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  1. word choice - "I have received" vs. "I received" - English Language ...

    The option of using simple past vs. present perfect in situations like the following has been bothering me for quite some time. I sent you a letter a few days ago; I was wondering if you …

  2. "received by" or "received from" ? | WordReference Forums

    Apr 20, 2009 · What is the correct (or the best) way? 1) Documents received by the customer 2) Documents received from the customer many thanks in advance, md

  3. Well received or received well. - WordReference Forums

    May 23, 2011 · "Well received" is often seen/heard in a report on, say, a government announcement (people in general liked it) or a speech (the audience cheered and applauded). …

  4. sentence - We received/had received a letter - English Language …

    May 16, 2016 · I want to acknowledge on receipt of a letter. Which one is correct "we received" or "we had received"? And please explain the usages too. Thanks

  5. We only received vs We have only received - WordReference Forums

    Sep 24, 2023 · The past simple, "we only received," could also be used in these situations. And the past simple should definitely be used if there have been further developments since this …

  6. Why do they use "received" in "received pronunciation" instead of ...

    Feb 6, 2021 · The special case of received pronunciation came about because the original meaning of received, from when it was borrowed into English, was that of Latin receptus …

  7. As soon as it is been received vs. it's received.

    Jan 26, 2012 · As soon as the payment is been received, we will start to process the order. Why is it appropriate to use "is been received" instead of "is received"? Here is another sentence, As …

  8. the use of "well received" in business emails - WordReference …

    Nov 7, 2018 · "The files are well received and thanks." In fact I receive quite a lot of this phrase from colleagues / secretaries / clients every day at work. I would say, instead: "Thank you for …

  9. Can I use "well received" as a response to professional emails?

    Jun 1, 2020 · I am a PhD student. Sometimes my professor sends me an email to inform me about something. Can I used "well received" to respond to her message?

  10. "I got it" as "I received it" - WordReference Forums

    May 11, 2010 · I don't see anything wrong in using "I got it" as "I received it" because the simple past of "get" is "got." I don't see how it can be wrong if I am using it to say that I have received …